Live life on the lake!!! Must stand on the back deck in person to understand the beauty of this spot. This beautiful quality built home is nestled on over 1 acre with over 300 feet of water frontage on Big Shag AND Mitchell! You'll fall in love with the views from your kitchen, living room, dining room and the large 65 foot wrap around deck with stone and tree trunk pillars! Inside and out the little details are what make this home so special. .. beautiful wood work including thick trim with rosettes, carved wood mantle on stone fireplace, six panel doors, teak floors, and rustic hand carved railings inside and out. Nine foot ceilings make space feel spacious and arched doorways add even more charm. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, peninsula that is great for entertaining, maple cabinetry, and is open to the dining area and step down living area. The focal point of the living area is the stone fireplace with it's hand carved mantle and the amazing views of the lake. What an amazing space to relax or entertain. The main floor large master has lots of closet space and it's own dedicated bath with low threshold custom tile shower. There is a second bath available on the main floor as well along with the second bedroom. In the walk out lower level there is a third bedroom suite with sitting area and third bath with sauna! Walk out to the patio where you'll find arbor, lawn and fire pit, from the deck or from the yard, the views will astound. On the water, you'll find not one, but two docks for parking the water toys. The over sized two car garage offers a place to store those toys in the winter and has additional storage above. A brand new Generac generator has been added for piece of mind and so you'll never be left in the dark. The huge laundry area offers plenty of storage and could be reconfigured for a fourth bedroom. The location on the channel between Mitchell and Big Shag is a great low wake area to which will make your corner of the lake quiet. This
Live life on the lake!!! Must stand on the back deck in person to understand the beauty of this spot. This beautiful quality built home is nestled on over 1 acre with over 300 feet of water frontage on Big Shag AND Mitchell! You'll fall in love with the views from your kitchen, living room, dining room and the large 65 foot wrap around deck with stone and tree trunk pillars! Inside and out the little details are what make this home so special. .. beautiful wood work including thick trim with rosettes, carved wood mantle on stone fireplace, six panel doors, teak floors, and rustic hand carved railings inside and out. Nine foot ceilings make space feel spacious and arched doorways add even more charm. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, peninsula that is great for entertaining, maple cabinetry, and is open to the dining area and step down living area. The focal point of the living area is the stone fireplace with it's hand carved mantle and the amazing views of the lake. What an amazing space to relax or entertain. The main floor large master has lots of closet space and it's own dedicated bath with low threshold custom tile shower. There is a second bath available on the main floor as well along with the second bedroom. In the walk out lower level there is a third bedroom suite with sitting area and third bath with sauna! Walk out to the patio where you'll find arbor, lawn and fire pit, from the deck or from the yard, the views will astound. On the water, you'll find not one, but two docks for parking the water toys. The over sized two car garage offers a place to store those toys in the winter and has additional storage above. A brand new Generac generator has been added for piece of mind and so you'll never be left in the dark. The huge laundry area offers plenty of storage and could be reconfigured for a fourth bedroom. The location on the channel between Mitchell and Big Shag is a great low wake area to which will make your corner of the lake quiet. This side of the lake is a preferred fishing area and Bluegill, Bass, Perch, Walleye and Pike. Big Shag is an all sports lake and is one of the most preferred in the Gwinn area. There are too many highlights to mention in this amazing primary home or summer and weekend getaway!!! Schedule your showing today!!!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10011856
Jun 3, 2014
Sold
$327,900
$226/sq ft
Jan 28, 2014
Listed
$339,900
$234/sq ft
+28
Custom built home situated on 1 acre with 309 feet of frontage on Big Shag Lake and Mitchell Lake! Stay in and observe the birding paradise from the 23 windows overlooking the lakes and forest or get out and enjoy the great outdoors with kayaking and boating; in the winter months cross country ski, snowshoe or snowmobile right out your back door to the Up North Lodge for dinner! The 65 foot wraparound porch provides an ideal place to enjoy the sunsets over the lake or enjoy the sunrise from the back porch with a morning cup of joe! The kitchen is open to the spacious dining area creating a great entertaining space! The kitchen hosts stainless appliances and features a peninsula that allows you to look out over the amazing views while preparing meals! The step down living room is a bright space with windows looking out across Big Shag Lake and a wood burning fireplace that can heat the entire main floor! There are 2 main floor bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with a tiled walk in shower; the hall bath is complete with a shower as well! The walk out lower level is finished into a family room, a bedroom space with lake views and a . 75 bath with sauna! There is also a spacious laundry area that could easily become a fourth bedroom! There is great storage incorporated into the lower level; there is also ample storage above the homes 2 car detached garage. The details are not lost in this home, from the trim work to the tile work, railings, and stonework; everything was finished with care.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10008557
Nov 21, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2013
Listed
$379,000
$261/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 10, 1999
Sold
$55,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$4,084 (+1.5%)
2020
$4,022 (+6.3%)
2019
$3,786 (−20.3%)
2018
$4,753 (+5.2%)
2017
$4,516 (+0.4%)
2016
$4,497 (+4.0%)
2015
$4,325 (+42.6%)
2014
$3,032 (+0.2%)
2013
$3,027
Tax history for 1494 W Knudsen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$4,084 (+1.5%)
2020
$4,022 (+6.3%)
2019
$3,786 (−20.3%)
2018
$4,753 (+5.2%)
2017
$4,516 (+0.4%)
2016
$4,497 (+4.0%)
2015
$4,325 (+42.6%)
2014
$3,032 (+0.2%)
2013
$3,027
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
309 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,452
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marquette County
APN
52-05-225-087-10
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
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Interior Features
Rooms: First Floor Bedroom, First Flr Full Bathroom, PrimaryBdrm Full Bathroom
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven
Has Fireplace
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 14 x 17
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 3 Level: Basement
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=14
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 3
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bathroom 3 Information
Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 12 x 14
Breakfast Nook Level: First
Breakfast Nook Dimension: 22 x 15
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Level: Basement
Family Room Dimensions: 27 x 14
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 19 x 14
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Full, Walk Out
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Dock/Pier Facility, Lake Frontage
Lake Name: Big Shag Lake
Accessibility Features: Acc. Elctr & Env Controls
Green Features: HVAC, Low-flow Fixtures
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 2003
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1452
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 1426
Lot Information
Lot Size: 309,180,137,137
Land Information
Acreage: 1.2
Roads: City/County
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas, Wood
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Wall/Window A/C
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2878
School Information
School District: Gwinn Area Community Schools
School District: Gwinn Area Community Schools
Location Details
Municipality: Forsyth Twp
Area (Municipality): Forsyth Twp (52009)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,452
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Marquette County
APN: 52-05-225-087-10
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K.I. Sawyer Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 7.9mi
Gwinn High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Gwinn, MI • 49841
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Estimated sale price
$509,000 – $616,000
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